Course Policies

Unless explicitly noted otherwise, the work in this course
is to be done independently. Discussions with other students on
the assignments should be limited to understanding the statement
of the problems and discussing general solution
tactics. Cheating in any way, including giving your work to
someone else will result in an F for the course and a report to
the appropriate University authority. Submissions that are
alike in a substantive way will be considered to be cheating by
ALL involved parties.

Also, please make sure you read, understand and abide by the
Academic Integrity Code for the School of Arts and Sciences.

Assignments

All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of
lecture on the date that they are due. Late assignments will
not be accepted without prior arrangement.

Audio/Video Recordings

To ensure the free and open discussion of ideas, students may not
record classrom lectures, discussion and/or activities without the
advance written permission of the instructor, and any such
recording properly approved in advance can be used solely for the
student's own private use.

Copyrighted Materials

All material provided through this web site is subject to
copyright. This applies to class/recitation notes, slides,
assignments, solutions, project descriptions, etc. You are allowed
(and expected!) to use all the provided material for personal
use. However, you are strictly prohibited from sharing the
material with others in general and from posting the material on
the Web or other file sharing venues in particular.

Make-up Policy

Students are expected to be present for all exams and quizzes.
Make-up exams will only be given in the event of an emergency, and
only if the instructor is informed in advance.
Failure to notify the instructor prior to missing an exam will
result in a zero for the exam.

Grade Appeals

Grades can be appealed up to two weeks after they have been
posted; no appeals will be considered after that time. Please
note that the entire assignment will be regraded upon
appeal.

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an
accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor
and Disability Resources and Services, 216 William Pitt Union,
412-648-7890 or 412-383-7355 (TTY) as early as possible in the
term. DRS will verify your disability and determine reasonable
accommodations for this course. More info at:
www.drs.pitt.edu.

Religious Observances

In order to accommodate the observance of religious holidays,
students should inform the instructor (by email, within the first
two weeks of the term) of any such days which conflict with
scheduled class activities.